Connie Melodia
Retired Teacher
Orange,CA
Summary
Dynamic health and wellness educator excelling in dance program development, performance management, and building strong relationships. Proven ability in fostering creativity and inclusivity, while enhancing student and community engagement through innovative programs. Bilingual communicator with strong problem-solving skills, committed to advancing organizational objectives, and promoting well-being with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance/Physical Education Teacher
Santa Ana Unified School District
Santa Ana, California
01.2000 - 05.2025
- 25 years of teaching and promoting health and wellness through dance and physical education.
- Managed large student groups while providing personalized attention to individuals.
- Developed and coached a middle school dance program and cheer/dance team, including choreography and performance management.
- Mentored new dance teachers through the Teaching Artist Interns program at the UC Irvine Claire Trevor School of the Arts.
- Trained in the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to deliver individualized academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support.
- Fostered an inclusive environment where students, parents, and staff felt heard, encouraged, and valued.
- Leveraged a Master's degree in Educational Technology to design engaging lessons using various applications, while teaching students to create and communicate in the same way.
- Achieved functional proficiency in Spanish through years of service industry experience as a bank teller, hostess, waitress, bartender, new business liaison, and teacher, enhancing communication with our student and parent population.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Technology
06-2019
Bachelor of Arts - Dance BA And Physical Education Minor
05-1999
- K-12 California Teaching Credential
Skills
- Dance and physical education
- Program development
- Classroom management
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Inclusivity advocacy
- Team building
- Adaptability
- Mentorship
- Choreography
- Performance coaching
- Performance coordination
- Community engagement
- Facilities management
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Missionary Social Work Abroad
- Helped build a food shelter for refugee Ixil Indians in Guatemala.
- Helped lead a youth group to perform and share their faith during the '92 Olympic games in Spain
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridTimeline
Dance/Physical Education Teacher - Santa Ana Unified School District
01.2000 - 05.2025
Concordia University - Master of Arts, Educational Technology
California State University, Long Beach - Bachelor of Arts, Dance BA And Physical Education Minor
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